Roasted Asparagus And Shiitake Mushrooms

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Roasted Asparagus And Shiitake Mushrooms

 

Recipe By : StarTribune 4/02

Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Side Dishes Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 pound fresh asparagus -- trimmed and peeled

1 pound small shiitake mushrooms -- rinsed

stems removed

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon coarse salt

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste

 

Serves 2 to 4.

 

A great side, these vegetables are also delicious served on a bed of mixed

greens and drizzled with a little more oil and vinegar. They are equally

good warm or at room temperature.

 

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, toss the asparagus and

the mushrooms with the olive oil to coat (adding a little more if

necessary). Sprinkle with the coarse salt.

 

Spread the vegetables on two cookie sheets so they are not touching. Roast

for about 20 to 25 minutes, shaking the pans occasionally so that the

vegetables do not stick, until the asparagus is nicely browned and the

mushrooms are cooked through.

 

Remove the pans from the oven and arrange the vegetables on individual

plates or a serving platter. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and season

with the salt the pepper to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.

 

Nutrition information per serving: Calories 118, Carbohydrates 11 g,

Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, including sat. fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 400

mg, Calcium 31 mg, Dietary fiber 3 g, Diabetic exchanges per serving: 2

vegetable exch. and 1 1/2 fat exch.

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